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Bluebird Nest

Vacation home in San Marcos with kitchen and patio

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Nestled on one fenced acre in the hill country, Bluebird Nest House offers a cozy retreat. Unwind in the queen bed or relax with coffee and tea while enjoying Wi-Fi, then savor dinner prepared on a propane or charcoal grill amidst nice patio chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bluebird Nest

This 1970 Bluebird School bus has been converted into a comfortable and whimsical living space. The rear connects to a new addition with a bathroom, Livingroom, and sleeping loft for one adult or two kids. It is on one fenced acre in the hill country and has its own private driveway. The patio has nice cozy chairs and your choice of a propane or charcoal grill. The bus has a new queen bed and galley kitchen with a new gas range and a granite breakfast bar, coffee and tea provided. Now w Wi-Fi
Guest access
Guest have access to the entire shady fenced acre around the Bluebird Nest House.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
TX, San Marcos

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • San Marcos River - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 17 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 21 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wake the Dead Coffee House - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪New World Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mochas & Javas - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pie Society - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluebird Nest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bluebird Nest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluebird Nest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bluebird Nest located?

Situated in San Marcos, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos River, and Texas State University. Bobcat Stadium and Sewell Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Bluebird Nest Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great Place for Dogs

The property was fenced in and my dogs enjoyed running after a 20 hour ride. It was perfect for what we were there for.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend at the Bluebird Nest

A delightful place to stay. Away from the city proper but close enough to daughter’s apartment near TX ST to help her move in. Very unique and fun experience, super clean, and had all the things we needed to feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay in a quiet cabin

The cabin was nice and cozy, and everything worked great - Cool AC, hot showers. The house was nice on the inside, and we had a nice little fenced space all to ourselves. San Marcos is only about 15 minutes away by car, and has lots of great food options. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janis Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect get away for the weekend, loved all of the extra amenities and supplies. It was clean and comfortable. We had a little trouble with the lock as it didn't pop open, had to sort of pry it open. Wanted to sleep in the loft but there was a dead June bug and some other littles up there. But, hey it is in the country!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025